Up to 8 inches of rain possible in parts of Alabama next week

Posted Feb 16, 2019

Parts of Alabama could get a lot of rain next week. Here's projected rain totals from Sunday through Thursday from the National Weather Service. North and central Alabama are still projected to get the most rain next week, with some areas getting up to 8 inches -- or more. (NWS)

The forecast hasn't changed much: Parts of Alabama are in line to get a lot of rain.

Possibly as much as 8 inches in spots through next week.

The National Weather Service on Saturday continued to highlight the potential for flooding by next week -- both in urban areas and near rivers.

North and central Alabama still appear to be in line to get the most rain, with 4 to 8 inches not out of the question from Sunday afternoon through Thursday, according to forecasters.

Some spots could get even more than that.

A few periods of rain are expected tonight through Monday, but the most significant rainfall could arrive between Tuesday and Thursday.

That's when flooding concerns will be their highest, according to the weather service.

Forecasters added that rain totals between 4 to even 9 inches "could be common" across central and north Alabama.

Several rivers could also go into flood stage, including the Tennessee River, according to the weather service. River flooding could continue well into next week, forecasters added.

Flooding is also expected in low-lying, flood-prone spots in urban areas.

South Alabama isn't in line to get as much rain, with an inch or less expected across much of the region from Sunday through Thursday.

However, heavy rain will be possible at times from Tuesday through the rest of the week, according to the weather service.

A few storms could be in the mix as well. Forecasters said a few strong to severe storms will be possible Wednesday into Thursday.

So far, however, the Storm Prediction Center has not placed any part of the state under a widespread risk of severe storms next week.

Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall will raise the potential for flooding next week. Take the time to review the difference between flood-related products issued by the National Weather Service to keep you safe. #HUNwx#TurnAroundDontDrownpic.twitter.com/gTpShJw1FU